1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF1.4L Petrol
This 1998 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF is a Petrol vehicle with a 1400cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 133,542.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1400cc
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
Our records for this Volkswagen Golf (S633 DFC) from 1998 show a total of 3 MOT tests between May 2022 and June 2024.
With 2 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 67%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
There are 15 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.
A total of 5 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
Proceed with extreme caution. This vehicle has recently failed its MOT on several major points, including significant exhaust and emissions issues that suggest underlying engine or exhaust system problems.
If you are considering this Golf, your primary focus must be the recent MOT failure. The combination of a major exhaust leak and failed emissions (Lambda and Carbon Monoxide) indicates that the car may require expensive repairs to the catalytic converter, exhaust manifold, or engine sensors. Do not rely on a 'passed' status without verifying that the specific failures from the June 2024 test have been fully rectified with receipts to prove it.
Negotiate the price downwards to account for the potential mechanical work needed. Check the service history thoroughly; with 133,542 miles, the timing belt and water pump should have been replaced multiple times. Given the history of worn Macpherson struts and suspension arm bushes, ensure the car drives straight and without knocking sounds during a test drive.
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Data Sources
DVSA
Official MOT test logs & failure reasons
DVLA
Tax, registration & powertrain specs
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Finance, stolen markers & total loss
AI Analysis
Historical fault & advisory patterns
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